Pacifica Police arrested a man, suspected of a string of auto burglaries throughout Pacifica, on Wednesday.

The suspect, 31-year-old Jose Herrera of Antioch, is also suspected of auto theft and drug possession, according to Pacifica police.

At about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a call about an auto burglary in progress in the 200 block of Winwood Avenue. Upon arrival, police observed the suspect taking property from a vehicle, and placing it in another vehicle that was parked in the middle of Winwood Avenue. Police determined that that vehicle had been reported stolen in San Francisco.

When the suspect saw the officers, he fled on foot, running west on Winwood Avenue. Officers gave chase and took Herrera into custody without incident, police said.

During an interview with officers, Herrera admitted to burglarizing other vehicles in Pacifica.

Herrera was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and delaying or obstructing an officer.

Residents are encouraged to report thefts or burglaries from their vehicles if they have not yet made a report to the police department. To report a theft or burglary, call Detective Glasgo at (650) 738-7314.

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